Tuesday, May 19, 2026

SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy

Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.

The meeting, convened by the Southern African

South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission

By David Jacobs

South Africa and Botswana are set to convene the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on 21 May 2026, marking another important milestone in the long-standing relations between the two neighbouring countries. 

The high-level engagement will be preceded by an officials’ meetings scheduled from 17 to

World calls for inclusive, resilient cities

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify.

Convened by UN-Habitat, the forum has brought together governments, civil society

Outsourced CFO Initiative Helps South African SMEs Prepare for Funding and Scale

Plant growing from a jar of coins beside solar panels with a city skyline in the background.

South Africa’s green economy presents growing opportunities for SMEs, but many businesses still face barriers to funding readiness and sustainable scale. (AI-generated)

Outsourced CFO and partners launch accelerator to help South African green economy SMEs improve funding readiness and scale sustainably.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Outsourced CFO, through its Founders Foundation NPC initiative and in partnership with the Jobs Fund and E Squared, has opened applications for the Green Economy Accelerator to help high-

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Genius Paving & Walls Introduces Dynamic Cone Penetrometer For Site Assessments

paving in cape town

paving in cape town

Cape Town paving contractor adopts soil testing equipment to support stronger paving design and installation planning.

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genius Paving & Walls, a Cape Town-based paving contractor, has announced the integration of a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) into its site assessment and paving

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-Based Organizations

Landmark Initiative Raising USD $100 Million to Help Transform the Lives of Millions of Children Around the World

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Citizen and FIFA today announced the first round of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 27 grassroots organizations from 10 countries around the world have been

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

President Ramaphosa assures nation on disaster relief efforts

President Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is working closely with communities to address the impact of severe weather conditions that have claimed at least 10 lives across several provinces.

The President expressed deep sadness at the loss of life